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Tryptophanase

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Tryptophanase Definition

Encoded by human TDO2 Gene, 406-aa 48-kDa Tryptophanase is a homotetramer that may bind protoheme IV involved in tryptophan catabolism with broad specificity towards tryptamine and derivatives including tryptophan, 5-hydroxytryptophan, and serotonin. (NCI)

Tryptophanase Synonyms

Tryptophanase, L-tryptophanase, TDO2, TPH2, TRPO, Tryptamin 2,3-Dioxygenase, Tryptophan 2,3-Dioxygenase, Tryptophan Oxygenase, Tryptophan Pyrrolase

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